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Kiwi Matt Payne takes dramatic win at Bathurst

Kiwi Matt Payne took out a dramatic Bathurst after starting way back in 18th. Photo: Getty Images

Kiwi Matt Payne takes dramatic win at Bathurst

Kiwi Matt Payne has beaten the odds to snatch his maiden victory at the iconic Bathurst 1000 - the showpiece of the Australian Supercars championship - around Mount Panorama.

Stokes closes in after rival’s error

Robbie Stokes guides his Skoda to victory in Rally Bay of Plenty on Saturday. PHOTO: GEOFF RIDDER

Stokes closes in after rival’s error

Championship protagonist Robbie Stokes has set up a thrilling finish to the New Zealand Rally Championship by winning Rally Bay of Plenty on Saturday.

Penultimate round crucial in Hunt-Stokes title battle

Ben Hunt on his way to winning the 2025 Otago Rally. PHOTO: GEOFF RIDDER

Penultimate round crucial in Hunt-Stokes title battle

The penultimate round of the New Zealand Rally Championship takes places this weekend and it could prove to be the decisive moment in the battle for the title.

Maximum points for Paddon

Hayden Paddon’s team celebrate victory at the Adelaide Hills Rally. PHOTO: TAYLER BURKE

Maximum points for Paddon

New Zealand rally stars Hayden Paddon and John Kennard notched up another victory at the weekend in their bid to win their first Australian Rally Championship title.

Untimely red flag puts paid to Buchanan’s chance of points in Indonesia

Untimely red flag puts paid to Buchanan’s chance of points in Indonesia

A red flag with two laps to go denied Southland rider Cormac Buchanan the chance of banking vital points at the Grand Prix of Indonesia on Sunday night.

Lawson has weekend to forget

Liam Lawson finished the race out of the points in 15th place. Photo: Reuters

Lawson has weekend to forget

George Russell drove a flawless race from pole position to win the Singapore Grand Prix for Mercedes, while New Zealander Liam Lawson finished 15th on a weekend he will want to forget.

Day, 16, combines with Leitch for win

The Lamborghini Huracan driven by Brendon Leitch and Matt Day beside a Porsche 992 driven by...

Day, 16, combines with Leitch for win

A mature drive from 16-year-old Matt Day (Lamborghini Huracan GT3) along with top Lamborghini driver and Invercargill local Brendon Leitch netted the pair overall victory in the latest three-hour...

Gilmour, Hey shine again at rallysprint

Emma Gilmour blazes her way to victory in the 4WD class at the Ashley Forest Rallysprint at the...

Gilmour, Hey shine again at rallysprint

Emma Gilmour has a long way to go to catch up to Mosgiel driver Chris Hey.

Liam Lawson notches career-best F1 finish

Liam Lawson held off a string of challengers to secure his first top five finish. Photo: Reuters

Liam Lawson notches career-best F1 finish

Liam Lawson lodged a career-best fifth place Formula One finish while Red Bull's Max Verstappen cruised to a dominant Azerbaijan Grand Prix victory.

Having 'good people' around him has helped Lawson

Kiwi F1 driver Liam Lawson. Photo: Reuters

Having 'good people' around him has helped Lawson

Having good people around him has been the biggest help to New Zealand driver Liam Lawson coping with a challenging first season in Formula 1.

Last playoff shot for SVG

New Zealand’s Shane van Gisbergen will have one more chance to avoid elimination in the Nascar Cup Series playoffs when the series heads to Bristol, Tennesse, tomorrow.

Southland motorcyclist struggling for answers

Cormac Buchanan has admitted he is having a tough time at the Moto3 World Championships. Photo:...

Southland motorcyclist struggling for answers

Southland motorcyclist Cormac Buchanan continues to go through some tough times on the world stage and he admits he is struggling for answers.

Lawson to start from back after qualification disaster

Liam Lawson will have it all to do after a disastrous qualification in Italy. Photo: Reuters

Lawson to start from back after qualification disaster

A qualification session to forget for New Zealand formula one driver Liam Lawson, ahead of the Italian Grand Prix overnight tonight.

Lawson hints at F1 move

Liam Lawson racing in the Dutch Grand Prix last week. Photo: Reuters

Lawson hints at F1 move

New Zealand driver Liam Lawson has hinted that his Formula 1 future may not be with Red Bull.

Newgarden leaves it late to chalk up first win of season

Newgarden leaves it late to chalk up first win of season

Josef Newgarden ended the 2025 IndyCar season with a memorable win as he took the title at his hometown race, the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix.

'It just sucks': Lawson shunted back to 12th

Liam Lawson drives during the Dutch Grand Prix at Circuit Zandvoort. Photo: Getty Images

'It just sucks': Lawson shunted back to 12th

A late collision has shut Liam Lawson out of the points at the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, with the frustrated New Zealand driver having been on course for a career-best finish.

Another Australian win for Paddon, Kennard

Another Australian win for Paddon, Kennard

New Zealand rally stars Hayden Paddon and John Kennard secured their third win in a row in the Australian Rally Championship at the Gippsland Rally at the weekend.

Good pace counts for nothing after crash

Southland grand prix racer Cormac Buchanan is refusing to let a crash define round 14 of the Moto3 World Championship in Hungary.

Hunt claims third win of championship

Hunt claims third win of championship

Defending national champion Ben Hunt claimed his third win of the New Zealand Rally Championship after winning Rally Coromandel on Saturday.

Buchanan ‘focused on the next goal’ after crashing out

It was a weekend to forget in Austria for Southland motorcycle racer Cormac Buchanan.

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